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September 03, 2010
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| 4/20/2009 11:36:00 AM | Email this article • Print this article |
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| This is a copy of the photo of Judge Thomas Batchelor that hangs in the Jennings County Circuit Courtroom along with many other past local judges. |
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100 Years Ago April 22, 1909
Plain Dealer
April 22, 1909
The Hon Thomas C. Batchelor Dies Friday
After many days of suffering our esteemed citizen, Hon. Thomas C. Batchelor, died at Indianapolis Friday of pneumonia, caused by an operation performed the first of the month, it being necessary to use ether, which together with his age and weakness resulted fatally.
The remains were taken to the family home at Vernon Saturday. On Monday funeral services were conducted by Rev. Schell of Shoals.
Batchelor was born in Columbia County, Ohio on Jan. 1, 1836, his parents having immigrated to that county from England.
He came with his parents as a young man to Jennings County, where he taught school, and later attended Franklin College. While a student there, he enlisted in Company I, 79th Indiana Volunteer Infantry of which he was made first lieutenant, his captain being Daniel Wait Howe, now of Indianapolis. He served until 1863, when he was discharged, having received a gunshot wound in his left arm.
He entered the law office of Col. S.P. Oyler at Franklin and after attending the law school of Michigan University he located at Vernon in 1870 for the practice of law, and which place had since been his home.
Batchelor was a leading lawyer of the county and held many public offices (including judge).
He was a member of the Republican State Central Committee in 1880.
Other Deaths
Joseph Hock, about 19, son of Lawrence Hock of near St. Ann this county, was accidentally killed one day last week while hunting ducks in Illinois. While approaching the game, he came to a wire fence under which he crawled leaving his gun behind but within reach. After getting through the fence he caught the gun by the muzzle and in drawing it toward him both barrels were discharged, killing Mr. Hock instantly. The remains were brought to this city Friday evening and conveyed to St. Ann where they were interred in the Catholic Cemetery Saturday.
Leonard Ward died of consumption Monday morning at the home of his brother, John Ward, at Washington, Ind. For several years he was employed as cashier and bookkeeper at the Ironclad. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Christian Church by Rev. Rowlison after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery.
The remains of Mrs. W.F. Anderson, age 44 years, were brought here from Lafayette Saturday evening and the funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the M.E. Church by Rev. Black; interment in the city cemetery. The deceased was the daughter of Riley Anderson of this city.
Mrs. William Ley died early Saturday morning at her home at St. Ann. The deceased was 25 years of age and leaves a husband and a 2-year-old son.
Mr. Ellerman died at his home at White Oak Friday night. The remains were laid to rest in the Rock Creek Cemetery.
Marriage Licenses
Charles Schill to Helena Kaelin, April 12; Jesse R. Cook to Anna R. Humphrey, April 20; J. Franklin Hambleton to Esther Sprague, April 17.
Corya Store Fire
The store belonging to A.S. Corya at Hege was totally destroyed by fire between two and three o'clock this morning.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
The insurance on the stock was $1,200.
Letter List
Mrs. Birthy Brown, Miss Ruth Baker, James Greentre, Mrs. Lewis Hamberger, Ed Hurst, Otto Hozhausen, Henry Jordon, Miss Florence Lyle, Miss F. Milles, Mrs. Quincy Moore, John Stetch, Mont. Wiggins, Louis Woak and Miss Maud Wilson.
Local News
J.J. Vorburger and wife of Paris Crossing were here Saturday.
A.L. Jayne of Indianapolis spent Sunday here with his parents, J.S. Jayne and wife.
Mrs. Bridget Gaughan left this morning for a few days visit with relatives at Indianapolis.
Harry Brumblay of East St. Louis was here in the city visiting relatives and friends last week.
Mrs. Emma Tipton of Sedan, Kansas is here visiting Charles Harms and family.
J.E. Hopkins of the celebrated "Hopkins Bottoms" on the Lower Muscatatuck River was among the prominent business visitors to this city Saturday.
Miss Carrie Toetdly of Indianapolis is visiting relatives and friends here.
Floyd Dils, electrician of Aurora, and Miss Lorena Smashey of this city were united in marriage at the home of Elder Johnson at Greensburg Wednesday evening.
Samuel L. Wright and family of Paris Crossing were in the city Tuesday morning on their way to Garden City, Kan., to make their future home.
Walter Siener entertained the Eta Bita Pie Club in a very pleasant manner at his home on Hoosier Street Thursday evening.
S.C. Hambleton of Butlerville was in the city Saturday settling up some items of business preparatory to his departure this week for Southern California where he expects to spend the reminder of his life.
Mrs. Mary Torbett has returned from Jefferson County where she was called by the death of her sister, Mrs. Nancy Amsden.
George Litchfield is raising a mess of young rabbits by hand. Their diet consists chiefly of fresh milk and green clover upon which they appear to thrive.
Miss Bertha Willman has resigned at the telephone exchange and has accepted a position at Norris' Book Store.
Vernon: Mrs. Emily Mycrantz of Ashland, Ohio, came for the funeral of her brother-in-law, Thomas Batchelor, and is now visiting her mother, Mrs. Emily Basnett. Mrs. Emma Tipton will leave this week for her home at Sedan, Kan., after an extended visit here with her cousin, Miss Elsie Wagner. Miss Maggie Henninger is here from Plymouth visiting her sister, Mrs. Edward Jordan.
Grand View: Emma Sherman and brother of Sardinia were visiting their cousins, Ethel and Margaret Temple and brother, a few days last week. Curn Kellar was calling on Cleveland McCormack Wednesday evening.
Centerville: Uncle Harvey McClure of North Vernon has started out on the fish trail. Bert Jordan with all the force of men he can get is getting out stave blocks for the new mill at Lovett.
Butlerville: Mrs. George Leonard of Rushville is visiting her mother, Mrs. Elvira Davis. Ernest Shaw and family have moved here from Vernon. Isa Phillips and Edith Perkins were appointed as delegates to the County Sunday School Convention at North Vernon Thursday and Friday. Ed Marine has moved in David Neal's property.
Dupont: Mrs. Will Bland and son Lewis were shopping at North Vernon Saturday afternoon. Guy Johnson and wife have moved to Madison. Bert Phillips has his beautiful new home, which he is building in the east part of town, almost completed. Mrs. Verna More of North Vernon visited her parents, W.S. Tatem and wife of this place Sunday.
White Oak: Mrs. Oak Jordan and little son are on the sick list. Born to William Baker and wife, a daughter.
Benville: Mrs. Elvesia Preble was at Butlerville last week visiting her father, Mr. Wilson. U.E. Smith was near Rexville Monday moving a barn for Mr. Starks. Georgia Patrick of Marble Corner called on Mrs. George Wright Monday.
County Line: George Beesley was at North Vernon Monday and hauled out a load of roofing for his new barn. Arthur Herring and family visited at Louis Grinsteads at Walnut Grove Sunday. Frank Cornwith wrote from Kansas that he does not like the country out there.
Rat Tail: J.P. Shulthies and family and Fred Shulthies of St. Ann and Roy Hubbard visited Len McGovern and family at Sherwood Sunday. James May was at Vernon one day last week and left some money with the Treasurer for the right to stay on his farm for another year.
Nebraska: Everett Shepherd who is working at Cincinnati spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks. Chris Heidecker sports a new buggy.
Brewersville: Tom Evans was at Butlerville one day this week. Charles and Wilbur Layton and Clarence Stearns were at Westport Sunday.
San Jacinto: John Smith and family of Big Creek visited Gabe Peterman. Lizzie and Rella Crank called on Mrs. Fannie Vinson Sunday afternoon.
White Hall: Emuel Huelson and family of Otter Creek spent Sunday the guest of his parents here. D.L. Freudenstein and family entertained company Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Buchanan of Otter Creek spent Friday with her niece, Anna Keomel.
Lower Sand Creek: Hulda and Olive Campbell spent Sunday with Nona and Abbie Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Davis of Indianapolis are here visiting her father, Jason Hulse who is very ill of heart trouble. Guy Colter of Illinois is visiting Lincoln Amick and family.
Walnut Grove: Sam Clark, wife and son, Glen visited his parents, Wesley Clark and wife Sunday. J.F. Smith and wife spent Sunday with Gus Brewer and wife. Fay and Margie Roane spent Sunday with their aunt, Lib Brewer.
Cherry Park: Mrs. J.E. Richardson and daughter, Mrs. Alva Ferris and daughter and Edna Burket and Abbie Strock visited Mrs. Kate Ray last Friday. J.H. Fields attended quarterly meeting at Butlerville Sunday.
Peach Grove: Ernest Steward and Jep Pool were business callers at North Vernon Wednesday. Lias Hinds and wife spent Sunday with Vade Little and wife.
Antioch: Millie Steining who is working near Sardinia spent Sunday at home. Atsinger Allee and family, Perry Matthews and wife and Horty Finch spent Sunday at George Clarkson's. Sterling Hilbert of Vevay is visiting his parents, M.F. Hilbert and wife.
Scipio: J.P. Amick has moved his family to DeKalb, Ill., where he will be in the insurance business. Clyde Wilson has finished his business course and has gone to Indianapolis to accept a position.
Elliot: John McCann of North Vernon has moved on the Stevens Farm and will work for George Litchfield this summer. Lulu and Clyde Dennerlein ate birthday dinner with Carl and Harold Eastman Friday; it was Carl's 12th birthday. Ada Martin is at North Vernon where she has employment.
St. Ann: Mrs. William Ley was buried at the St. Ann Cemetery Monday, April 19. Mrs. Ley is the sister of Jos. Zohrlant at North Vernon. Charles Schill and Lena Kaylen were married at the St. Ann Church Tuesday morning. Otto Scherchlight of Milhousen has moved in with Jake Lauer recently.
Valley Glen: Ezra Jolly has hired his cousin Will Hall of near Hayden to work for him this summer. Clyde Johnson and wife who moved from here to their farm in Jackson County spent Sunday here with relatives.
Oak Flats: Mr. Waggoner, wife and babies visited at Mr. Jessup's last Sunday. Some of Joe Derringer's folks go almost every day to their son, Wills, who has the measles. Mrs. Rouse attended the Ladies Aid of the Christian Church at Mrs. J.P. Rowlison's last Thursday.
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